TRIP REPORTS

Editor’s Note: The following review is of American Express’s Fine Hotels & Resorts [as utilized at the Bellagio Las Vegas]. This post is not a complete review of the Bellagio Las Vegas. After one awesome experience at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and one disappointing experience at the Aria Resort and Casino using Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort […]

It’s almost been a year since Citi killed off one of the best deals in golf by removing the golf benefit from the Citi Prestige credit card. Well, it looks like we may have found the next best thing. The Visa Infinite Troon Golf Benefit Visa Infinite Cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the […]

In a previous post, I wrote about visiting the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. In this post, I’ll talk about hiking one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon, the Calico Tanks trail. Hiking The Calico Tanks Trail, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: The Hike The hike will take about 2 […]

In keeping with the theme of my “Non-Vegas Vegas Roadtrip”, I decided to do one of the most “Vegas” things one could do in a “non-Vegas” kind of way: Visit the Neon Museum. Visiting The Neon Museum Also affectionately known as simply the “Neon Boneyard”, the Neon Museum has become another cool place to visit […]

For the next stop on my “Non-Vegas Vegas Roadtrip”, I wanted to check out a gallery I remember first hearing about way back in the 1990’s – the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Visiting The Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art The Gallery of Fine Art is located in the Bellagio’s Promenade Shops, across from the […]

File this under “ask and you shall receive”. Having just talked about the recent positive changes Hilton Honors just made to their loyalty program, it appears Hyatt has just followed suit. World Of Hyatt Makes Positive Changes To Its Loyalty Program When I logged into my Hyatt account this evening, I was greeted with the […]

Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas]. This post is not a complete review of the Aria Resort & Casino. Recently over Thanksgiving, I discovered a very valuable travel-hack for staying in Las Vegas, booking through Chase’s Luxury […]

For my first proper trip to the current culinary and cultural hot-spot that is Mexico City, I made the conscious decision to see some of the city’s main attractions via tour rather than do it “on my own” as I would normally do. This decision was made primarily for two reasons: safety and laziness. As […]

As many of you already know, I’ve traveled with Gate 1 Travel on several trips (India in 2017) and I’m a big fan. Even so, I was surprised earlier this week when I received a package from Gate 1 Travel. Gate 1 Travel Is Sending Out Surprise Christmas Gifts: What Did They Send Me? The […]

For my first proper trip to the current culinary and cultural hot-spot that is Mexico City, I made the conscious decision to see some of the city’s main attractions via tour rather than do it “on my own” as I would normally do. This decision was made primarily for two reasons: safety and laziness. As […]

In addition to the American Express Centurion Lounge Network, American Express also operates ten International Lounges. Who’d have known? This review covers one of these ten – The Centurion Club, Mexico City. Review: The Centurion Club MEX (Mexico City, Mexico) The Location and Operating Hours: This Centurion Club is located at the Mexico City International […]

One of the main reasons I selected the Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers for my first stay in Mexico City was the access I’d have to the Sheraton Club Lounge thanks to my Starwood Preferred Guest Business card. Review: Sheraton Club Lounge, Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers (Mexico City) The Sheraton Club Lounge […]

When booking my first proper trip to Mexico City, I looked for a hotel that met three criteria: was centrally located, came with free breakfast, and was preferably part of a loyalty program I was a member of. Review: Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers (Mexico City, Mexico) One hotel fit the bill to a […]

Look and you’ll find that no trip to Mexico City (CDMX) can be complete without a visit to the world-famous Museo Nacional de Antropología (“National Museum of Anthropology” in English). Visiting the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City The Museo Nacional de Antropología is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. It houses some of […]

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J.R. West

J.R. West is an avid traveler, explorer, and advocate for wildlife and the environment. As an expert in the art of "travel, points, and miles", he has flown hundreds of thousands of miles and traveled to over 40 countries - mostly for free. Along the way he's had many great adventures, met many great friends, and sampled many, MANY great beverages. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he writes about travel and provides consulting services to fellow travel-hacking enthusiasts.